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    • Photo of Hibiscus 'Pink Elephant' PP21883 flower by Greg Ford

    Photo by Greg Ford

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    Hibiscus 'Pink Elephant' PP21883

    Also Known As

    • Hibiscus moscheutos 'Pink Elephant'
    • Pink Elephant Hardy Hibiscus

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Hibiscus 'Pink Elephant' PP21883 plant details

    Hibiscus 'Pink Elephant' PP21883 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus 'Pink Elephant' PP21883

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: big flowers, border plant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus 'Pink Elephant' PP21883

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pink elephants, they are!, these Huge (up to 1' across) clear-pink, red-eyed flowers reach 5-6' on their sturdy bushes; a mid-to-late summer standout for border or accent. S/M PPAF

    By: Forestfarm

    12'' diameter ruffled pink petals with a red eye create quite the drama in late summer. 5' tall and wide herbaceous plants. Moist rich soil. Emerges late in spring. PPAF

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus 'Pink Elephant' PP21883 plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus 'Pink Elephant' PP21883

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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